Yellowish/red spheres observed off to the southwest about 9:30 PM on 9/10/11?

All points of light were observed rising from the western horizon and continued to ascend and disappeared towards the southwest. they were bright red with a yellowish halo around them. Approximately 12 were observed. The first 5 appeared to be together then the others arose individually and all followed the same path. This event was observed by eight adults.